TN House Passes Legislation Amidst Protests, Special Session Drags Out Despite Adjournment Attempts

When Yesterday’s Legislative Workday Began, There Was Speculation On Whether Lawmakers Would Move Forward Or Agree To Adjourn, Putting An End To The Special Session On Public Safety Four Days Into It. However, The Legislative Body Did Meet For Almost Three Hours As They Discussed And Passed Legislation Previously Passed By The Senate And Other Bills The Senate Had Already Tabled.

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Special Session Draws Anti-Gun Activists To Tennessee Capitol

The Special Legislative Session Called By Governor Bill Lee Was Not The Only Thing Happening In Nashville On Monday As The City Was Abuzz With Activity. As The General Assembly Prepared To Begin Considering Legislation, A Number Of Anti-Gun Activists Took To The Capitol In An Attempt To Push For Stronger Gun Reform.

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Republican Senator Wants Special Session To Restrict Military-Type Firearms

State Sen. Art Swann Reportedly Considers Himself A Gun Enthusiast, But He Believes This Special Session Of The Legislature Should Be Used To Restrict Heavy Firepower.

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Bill To Allow Teachers & Staff To Conceal Carry Passes House Committee Process, But Is Deferred In Senate To 2024

A Bill That Will Allow For School Teachers And Staff To Conceal Carry Will Be Sent To The House Floor For A Vote. However, In The Senate Judiciary Committee, The Bill Was Deferred Until January 23, 2024 Meaning The Legislation Will Not Be Allowed To Pass The Committee Process In The Senate Until Next Year.

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Tennessee’s Lawmakers Celebrate Permitless Carry As It Becomes Law

On Wednesday, June 2, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signed Permitless Carry Into Law. The Signing Took Place In Gallatin At Beretta, A Firearm Manufacturer.

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Tennessee Constitutional Carry Bill Passed By Senate Judiciary Committee

Tennessee’s Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Senate Judiciary Committee By 7-2 Vote And Continues To Move Forward.

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Tennessee Looking To Allow Concealed Carry Without Permit

Republican lawmakers in several states have been lobbying to allow concealed carry for guns, even without a permit, and Tennessee looks to be following in their lead. It is already legal in fifteen states, with nine other states looking to implement similar laws.

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